Calling all mobile phone buffs!

19-08-2005, 09:45 AM

Im looking at buying a new mobile, and I need a bit of help from any mobile buffs.

I want a flip-flop / clamshell design, for around $400-$600.

Does anyone have any preferences? Theres a few to choose from!

Must have camera, dual display, decent memory, nothing too "Whoa" in regards to style etc.

Cheers!

outside · 19-08-2005, 09:55 AM

i have a nokia 6820 , cost me around $650.00 i think , see pic

Perana · 19-08-2005, 09:56 AM

Motorola V3 RAZR is a great phone... Not sure on price though...

4.9 EF Futura · 19-08-2005, 10:03 AM

Whatever you go for - make sure it uses a symbian operating system. Absolutely incredible.

loxxr6 · 19-08-2005, 10:05 AM

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Motorola V3 RAZR is a great phone...

They look hot but I've been hearing stories from owners of them that they keep having reception issues.

19-08-2005, 10:08 AM

I have actually heard a few bad stories with the v3, especially with the dismal storage...

Re: Symbian OS, what phones have this?

19-08-2005, 10:20 AM

I like this: Motorola V635:

And this: Nokia 6101:

Anyone had any experiences with these?

4.9 EF Futura · 19-08-2005, 10:20 AM

List of symbian phones.

http://www.symbian.com/phones/index.html

Ive got the nokia 6630 and am VERY impressed... need bigger MMC tho... 64MB was never going to be enough.

4.9 EF Futura · 19-08-2005, 10:21 AM

Oooh - forgot to add... i think Symbian OS 7.0 and above are the ones to go for...

19-08-2005, 10:29 AM

What is it that makes the Symbian OS so good?

Penelope Pitstop · 19-08-2005, 10:36 AM

I have a Motorola V3 and it is a LEMON. Currently on my 3rd Replacement handset after only 5 months. The phone is certainly smart looking but the screens are dodgy, I have also heard others complain about the reception quality and also that they don't hold charge well but I have not had these issues. They do appear to be unreliable in general though. My advice would be to stay away from them.

This was the first time I have ever strayed from Nokia and I have regretted it ever since. Go the Nokia.

MNM96 · 19-08-2005, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by hambo_12

And this: Nokia 6101:

Anyone had any experiences with these?

I just purchased one of these for my wife, and am very impressed. I was not a fan of the flip phone, but I really like this one. I insisted she got a Nokia, as we have always had them and found them to be easy to use. One complaint is it does not use Bluetooth, as my 6230i has. Otherwise, its excellent! :sm_headba
A mate has a Motorolla V3RAZR, thinks its sh1t, signal is crap, calls drop out etc. When I want to call him on mobile, I phone his wife's number!! :hihi:

19-08-2005, 10:58 AM

The only bad thing ive heard of the 6101 is that the sound is not that good, have you noticed that?

Also, I was really firmly told by the phone bloke that the 6230i is the best phone for your money, feature-wise, how do you like yours, compared to the 6101?

Phillo62 · 19-08-2005, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Perana XR8

Motorola V3 RAZR is a great phone... Not sure on price though...

Ill second that one, dad has one and he loves it, the best phone he says he has ever had, and he has been through a few.
Cheers

Philthy

neb · 19-08-2005, 11:38 AM

yeah i've been looking at phones yesterday.. i don't need a new one but just looking.. i tend to prefer the nokias.. i think a 6230i would be great to get, lots of good features and looks nice

Heeno · 19-08-2005, 11:56 AM

Whatever You Do Do Not Buy A 3 Phone!!!!!!!!!!

19-08-2005, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Heeno

Whatever You Do Do Not Buy A 3 Phone!!!!!!!!!!

Whats a 3 phone?

4.9 EF Futura · 19-08-2005, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by hambo_12

What is it that makes the Symbian OS so good?

The amount of software etc available for them i.e. office software, full 3d driving games (nice framerates too), all sorts of image editors etc etc.

They're just incredibly versatile... if the phone doesnt do something you want it to do... install the right software and it will.

http://www.imserba.com/

Register with this site - it's symbian phone heaven. Applications, games, videos (yes, porn vids as well

: )... all free....

19-08-2005, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by hambo_12

So, anyone had any experience with this phone? A bit more expensive than the nokia 6101, but with a few more good features (notably more storage and 1.27 megapixel camera)

MNM96 · 19-08-2005, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by hambo_12

The only bad thing ive heard of the 6101 is that the sound is not that good, have you noticed that?

Also, I was really firmly told by the phone bloke that the 6230i is the best phone for your money, feature-wise, how do you like yours, compared to the 6101?

Cant fault the sound, but I guess I haven't used it that much.
As for the 6230i, it is twice the phone the 6230 was! Better graphics, better sounds aside, the big button in the centre used to be a pain. When selecting the 'enter' part, it would scroll up or down unless you pressed it perfectly. Very finiccy. With the i, it has a seperate button in the centre, like the 6101, and is a breeze to operate.

I would still pick the 6230i over the 6101, primarily because of the bluetooth. Can't fault either. Comes down to personal choice??

cArSiK · 19-08-2005, 03:26 PM

Ive had a Black V3 Razr for about 4 months now and i couldnt be happier with it. Havent had a single issue with it.....the black ones are pricey as they are Limited Edition but you can pick a silver one up for aobut $650.

James

TheSneakiness · 19-08-2005, 03:32 PM

Not interested in looking at the Nokia 6260 at all, are you?

19-08-2005, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by AUII_SE_Ute

Not interested in looking at the Nokia 6260 at all, are you?

Yep, 6260 is an option as well, I dont mind it, although the placement of the buttons at the top sort of scares me off:

Heeno · 19-08-2005, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by hambo_12

Whats a 3 phone?

you know that new phone company 3, they sponsor big perv. there phones are sh!thouse and are nothing but trouble, my co-worker agrees, my gf friend agrees and even my cat agrees, there SH!T

19-08-2005, 03:43 PM

Yeah did a search on them, I knew it when I saw the logo!

loxxr6 · 19-08-2005, 03:54 PM

Next ph I want is the 6680 (or 6670 if I can't afford it). The K750i (the latest one with the better megapixel camera) looks sweet too. These aren't flips tho.

Having bluetooth and USB connection is the sh1t.

My 3650 with the bloody clock positioned buttons is pi$$ing me off.

loxxr6 · 19-08-2005, 03:57 PM

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Whats a 3 phone?

www.3mobile.com.au

Despite 3 covering "96%" of Australia, the call drop out rates don't tend to be favourable.

M14A-Mclaren · 19-08-2005, 04:10 PM

Sony Ericsson Z800, its a 3G phone (don't confuse with 3 network) so that will future proof it a bit and its a really good phone, I've got one and everyone that sees it is really impressed, 3 network do seem to sell this phone but don't be put off by people say that they are all , this phones lesser counterpart (vodafone branded crap) got voted best 3G handset and the Z800 has better firmware, would definately reccomend. You definately should be able to get one in your price range.

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Paris Hilton · 19-08-2005, 05:12 PM

I (had) a Nokia 6170, it was a great phone and I liked it alot, however you might find it a big limiting in features (No Symbian OS or Bluetooth).

It does have 2 fully functional screens, (functional as in full colour, when taking a photo of yourself you can make the viewfinder project on the mini screen, so you don't need a mirror) and an excellent Camera with video, and these days is getting cheaper (~$500)

nang3 · 19-08-2005, 05:22 PM

mate ive had 5 nokias, 2 panasonics and 1 motorola... 2 screen issues with the Nokias which were fixed under warranty with no troubles, not one prob with the panasonics, but my motorola ed up after like 2 months and took another 3.5 months to get sorted out ..
the screen failed and was deemed not under warranty even tho there was no water pressure or physical damage or anything, it was purely faulty...

my advice - stick away from motorolla !